Max Bell School of Public Policy - Research News

Jennifer Welsh's Article on The Future of UN Peacekeeping

看片视频 University — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:42:20 +0000

March 7, 2024 | Director聽Jennifer Welsh聽and Marie-Jo毛lle Zahar wrote a new article on The Future of UN Peacekeeping, which was published by Ethics and International Affairs. The authors discuss the challenges UN peace operations are facing and the rising expectations.

Pearl Eliadis on Taming of the National Human Rights Commission and the National Unity and Reconciliation Commission (1999鈥�2003)

看片视频 University — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:54:49 +0000

February 20, 2025 |聽Kirsten Van Houten and Alex Neve (eds) examine Canada's changing and uneven role in foreign policy in their new book聽Hand in Hand: Canada at the Human Rights and Peacebuilding Nexus.聽Pearl Eliadis' chapter is on Canada's role in Rwanda during the transitional聽period after聽the Genocide, entitled "Rough Beasts Slouching toward Kigali: The Taming of the National Human Rights Commission and the National

Aftab Ahmed on Humanitarian Aid under the Trump Administration's | Policy Magazine

看片视频 University — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:42:20 +0000

February 6, 2025 |聽Alumnus Aftab Ahmed MPP'23 wrote about the Trump Administration and the growing uncertainty of foreign aids. "Trump presents a vision of America as weak, exploited, and in need of tougher negotiation. His solution is a hostile realignment to extract more from allies and adversaries alike while offering them less," writes Aftab. He raises concerns about the cost of inaction becoming dreadful as public health and education systems will suffer in aid-dependent nations.

Aftab Ahmed on Meta鈥檚 dominance | Policy Magazine

看片视频 University — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:27:05 +0000

January 22, 2025 |聽Alumnus Aftab Ahmed MPP'23 wrote about growing Meta's dominance in聽the digital economy as social media applications such as Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Threads and WhatsApp聽command聽over three billion active monthly users worldwide. In the Policy Magazine, he wrote "Meta faces no competition capable of challenging its influence.

New book on National Security

看片视频 University — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:27:19 +0000

December 21, 2024 |聽Norman Hillmer (Slater Visiting Scholar) and Vincent Rigby co-edited with Phil Legasse from NPSIA, book named聽Canada Among Nations 2023: Twenty-First Century National Security.聽The book聽includes articles by Jennifer Welsh on聽Choices for Canada in a New Geopolitical

Anil Wasif on Tackling 25% Tariff Threats | Policy Magazine

看片视频 University — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:42:26 +0000

January 13, 2025 |聽Alumnus Anil Wasif MPP'21 wrote an聽article as Canada braces for U.S. tariff threats of 25% after the newly elected Trump administration. The strategies disparity between the federal and provincial governments poses a greater problem.聽

Anil Wasif on IMF and World Bank on Addressing Global Challenges | Policy Magazine

看片视频 University — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:40:19 +0000

October 22, 2024 |聽Alumnus Anil Wasif MPP'21 wrote an article about the IMF and the World Bank initiating to promote global economic stability. It has been 80 years since the establishment of these institutions and new challenges have sprung.

Canada-U.S. Defence Relations in a Turbulent Time | Canadian Global Affairs Institute

看片视频 University — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 21:02:56 +0000

August 2024 | Professor Vincent Rigby wrote a Working Paper #4聽for The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, with collaboration of Canadian Global Affairs Institute. The paper consists of four sections that delves with聽Canada-U.S. Defence Relations in a Turbulent Time, U.S. Administration, and聽聽How to restore Canada's Military Credibility with the U.S., A Ten-Point Plan.聽

Aftab Ahmed on Canada's Labour Shortages in the Construction Industry | Policy Options

看片视频 University — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:53:47 +0000

October 7, 2024 |聽Alumnus Aftab Ahmed MPP'23 wrote an聽article on fixing the construction labour shortage聽in Canada on Policy Options. "The construction industry聽faces聽a twin problem: labour shortages and an impending wave of retirements. This is not a simple issue with an easy fix.

David Shribman on the 2024 US elections | Policy Magazine

看片视频 University — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:52:19 +0000

September 26, 2024 | Professor David Shribman, wrote an article about the US elections and how they will affect Canada. "The implications of a Trump presidency may have more serious immediate implications for Ukraine and Poland, but they cannot be underestimated for Canada." He continued, "it is deeply revealing about the country that sits to the north but which is far from the consciousness of most Americans, whose ignorance about their neighbor has long rankled Canadians.

Anil Wasif on Revival of Bangladesh during UNGA meetings | Policy Magazine

看片视频 University — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 17:49:14 +0000

September 23, 2024 |聽Alumnus Anil Wasif MPP'21 wrote about the revival of Bangladesh during the current UN General Assembly in New York. "Yunus鈥� return to the international stage at the UNGA symbolizes a significant moment of reputational redemption after he endured聽over a decade of politically motivated legal harassment聽under Sheikh Hasina鈥檚 government," wrote Anil.聽Yunus and Biden鈥檚 talks may very well open doors for deeper economic collaboration.

Aftab Ahmed on Challenging Asia's Great Power Influence | Policy Magazine

看片视频 University — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:55:16 +0000

September 3, 2024 |聽Alumnus Aftab Ahmed MPP'23 wrote about the challenging influence of India in the regional Asian subcontinent given the current political environment of Bangladesh. He explains how India's heavy-handed foreign policy has fueled the crisis in Bangladesh and strained its relationships with other neighbouring countries.

Anil Wasif on Bangladesh's Current Political Upheaval | Policy Magazine

看片视频 University — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:00:24 +0000

July 24, 2024 |聽Our alumni, Anil Wasif, from the MPP Cohort of 2020-21, who also聽sits on the advisory board of the Max Bell School of Public Policy wrote an article on the current upheaval in Bangladesh. "The past week鈥檚 events in Bangladesh, where聽nearly 200 people have lost their lives聽in a violent crackdown on student-led protests,聽is just the latest reminder of the underlying social and political issues plaguing Bangladeshi society.

Homes For Heroes Kingston Veterans鈥� Village Grand Opening | Globe Newswire

看片视频 University — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:50:48 +0000

June 4, 2024 |聽The Kingston Veterans鈥� Village is designed to support unhoused military Veterans and offers wrap around social support programing, in partnership with Veterans Affairs, to help with their transition to civilian life.聽Kingston Veterans鈥� Village features 20 tiny homes, a resource centre, two counsellor offices, recreation spaces, and community gardens.聽A recent study by the Max Bell School of Policy Studies at 看片视频 University estimat

Fixing Immigration Policy to Strengthen the Nonprofit Sector | Policy Magazine

看片视频 University — Wed, 22 May 2024 14:01:30 +0000

May 21, 2024 |聽In Policy Magazine鈥檚 Emerging Voices series each year, Max Bell School MPPs are asked to write articles on issues important to them. In the sixth article for 2024, Jamil Tanimu emphasizes the critical importance of effective social services that would build and diversify the Canadian workforce. With over six years of experience in International Development, Jamil's passion for promoting the welfare of displaced people comes from his own upbringing in a conflict zone. He's dedicated to improving access to public services and making a difference in people's lives.

Protecting our Privacy: Strengthening Accountability for Public Surveillance | Policy Magazine

看片视频 University — Thu, 09 May 2024 16:24:39 +0000

May 8, 2024 |聽In Policy Magazine鈥檚 Emerging Voices series each year, Max Bell School MPPs are asked to write articles on issues important to them. In the fifth article for 2024, Asha Sivarajah underscores the importance of safeguarding privacy rights while ensuring transparency and accountability in public institutions' use of surveillance technologies.

How do Infrastructure Costs affect Housing Affordability? | Policy Magazine

看片视频 University — Tue, 07 May 2024 14:18:44 +0000

May 2, 2024 | In Policy Magazine鈥檚 Emerging Voices series each year, Max Bell School MPPs are asked to write articles on issues important to them. In the fourth article for 2024, Ian Lupton explains the need for a Canadian National Infrastructure Assessment for strengthening the nation鈥檚 housing crisis, by supporting a broad range of economic, social and environmental policy objectives. Ian has experience in legislative, provincial, and municipal governments in Canada and the US, and is passionate about utilizing public policy to enhance citizens' daily lives.聽

Should Canadians be Concerned About Corporate Concentration Levels? | Policy Magazine

看片视频 University — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:25:54 +0000

April 23, 2024 |聽In聽Policy Magazine's Emerging Voices series each year, Max Bell School MPPs are invited to write articles on issues important to them. In the third article for 2024,聽Abdul-Hakim Fuseini underscores the importance incentivizing small businesses for a greater Canadian economy growth. Abdul-Hakim聽previously taught and conducted research in finance, accounting and auditing at the University of Ghana Business School.

Canada Doesn鈥檛 Have a Citizens Budget. It Should. | Policy Magazine

看片视频 University — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:20:06 +0000

April 14, 2024 |聽In聽Policy Magazine's Emerging Voices series each year, Max Bell School MPPs are invited to write articles on issues important to them.

Budget 2024: Canadians Need a National Flood Insurance Program | Policy Magazine

看片视频 University — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:09:52 +0000

April 11, 2024 | In聽Policy Magazine's Emerging Voices series each year, Max Bell School MPPs are invited to write articles on issues important to them. In the first article for 2024, Leah Brodovsky underscores the pressing need for a National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as natural disasters, particularly flooding, become increasingly common and costly due to climate change.聽Leah Brodovsky is a Master of Public Policy candidate at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at 看片视频聽Leah holds a BSc. Honours Food Science from the University of Guelph.

3rd Annual Symposium - Research Network on Women, Peace and Security

看片视频 University — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:46:01 +0000

In the lead-up to the 25th anniversary of the landmark United Nations Security Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), the third annual Symposium of the RN-WPS 鈥� held at the University of Ottawa from February 8-10 - centered on the theme 鈥淏ecause We Must鈥�. Rebecca Tiessen, Director of the Gender, Peace and Security Collaboratory, University of Ottawa was the host and co-organizer.

Navigating Collaborative Futures | CCA

看片视频 University — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 20:43:59 +0000

February 14, 2024 | The Government of Canada lacks comprehensive strategy for evaluating international science, technology, innovation, and knowledge partnerships. Navigating Collaborative Futures, a new report from the Council of Canadian Academies, presents key elements of an evidence-based, data-enabled framework to evaluate new and existing international STIK partnership opportunities for Canada.

The Case for a Pan-Canadian Teleradiology Network | Policy Magazine

看片视频 University — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 18:46:08 +0000

December 6, 2023 | This op-ed by recent MPP graduate, Aftab Ahmed, is based on the policy titled聽鈥淓nhancing Access to Diagnostic Imaging: A Proposal for a Pan-Canadian and Interoperable Teleradiology Network鈥澛�written by our MPP graduates Aftab Ahmed, Anmol Gupta and Harshini Ramesh.聽

This op-ed delves into the potential of expanding and coordinating teleradiology services across Canadian provinces and territories to shorten wait times for diagnostic imaging services like CT scans and MRIs,聽

Humour, Hate and Harm: Rethinking Dignity, Equality and Freedom of Expression in Ward v Quebec | PKI

看片视频 University — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:27:41 +0000

December 1, 2023 | Humour, Hate and Harm: Rethinking Dignity, Equality and Freedom of Expression in Ward v Quebec is聽new publication on what is and what isn't discrimination and hate speech鈥� issues that figure among the most volatile social challenges facing us today.聽

Health sector corruption in the times of COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh: Newspapers as mirrors of society | Elsevier

看片视频 University — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 15:35:24 +0000

November 21, 2023 | Raihana S. Kamal, a Master of Public Policy student at the Max Bell School of Public Policy, was a co-author published on Elsevier. Her research paper conducted a comprehensive analysis of health-sector corruption during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh using print media sources from March 2020 to March 2021. The study revealed corruption in every aspect of the health system during COVID-19. The media's role in uncovering these issues emphasized the urgency for transparency to ease the plight of patients and healthcare providers.

Le monde d鈥檃pr猫s:Les cons茅quences de la COVID-19 sur les relations internationales | PUM

看片视频 University — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:42:57 +0000

October 27, 2023 | COVID-19 triggered the biggest global crisis of the 21st century. For some, the repercussions were swift and dramatic, with the pandemic pushing tens of millions of people into poverty and extreme food insecurity. For others, the transformations are still bubbling under the surface, and questions remain as to whether the societal changes it has brought about will be sustained.聽

Are we there yet? Canada's progress on the road to housing rights | QHPPC

看片视频 University — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:07:44 +0000

17 October, 2023 | Canada is required to respect, protect and fulfill the right to adequate housing by law. Homelessness in Canada appears to be on the rise and social and affordable housing is increasingly unavailable to those who need it the most. Canada's obligation to ensure social and economic rights is mainly based on the idea of "progressive realization" which in turn, depends on "appropriate steps"

From Rhetoric to Reality: Bridging the Gap in Indigenous Justice Initiatives | Policy Magazine

看片视频 University — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:23:23 +0000

Can the Liberal government鈥檚 Indigenous Justice Strategy catalyze a new era of transformative reconciliation? The ball is in Justice Minister Arif Virani鈥檚 court.

The effects of human rights interventions on rights-related outcomes | IIIE

看片视频 University — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:51:02 +0000

Data about the impact of human rights interventions at a global level are needed to ensure effective policy decision-making.

Canada urgently needs to increase housing supply and transitional supports for veterans | The Globe and Mail

看片视频 University — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 18:13:14 +0000

August 1, 2023 | The article in The Globe and Mail provides highlights from the report created by Taylor Chase, Alison Clement, Sandrine Desforges and Anmol Gupta for Canada鈥檚 Federal Housing Advocate as part of the Policy Lab 2023. There is a lack of leadership when it comes to veteran housing, which is split between several federal departments with no central co-ordination. They also warn that the federal government does not have a clear picture of the problem because it is not adequately tracking veterans and their housing status.

Delivering Humanitarian Health Services in Violent Conflicts | Daedalus

看片视频 University — Wed, 31 May 2023 20:17:44 +0000

Jennifer Welsh co-edited the Spring 2023 issue of聽D忙dalus.聽

A Non-Specialist Treatment Model for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) in Canadian Carceral Settings: A Telemedical Focus | MGHJ

看片视频 University — Tue, 23 May 2023 19:09:36 +0000

May 12, 2023 | Julian Lam, a Master of Public Policy candidate at the Max Bell School of Public Policy, was one of the authors that were featured in the 看片视频 Journal of Global Health. His article highlighted a non-specialist treatment model for Hepatitis C virus in Canada. Despite being a high prevalence context, Canadian corrections facilities have largely failed to provide adequate care for those with HCV due to their reliance on traditional treatment models.

From Boomers to Green Jobs: Navigating Canada鈥檚 Demographic Transition | Policy Magazine

看片视频 University — Tue, 23 May 2023 18:18:28 +0000

May 15, 2023 | Aftab Ahmed reflected on navigating Canada's demographic transition, where the realities of the aging population coincide with an urgent need to transition toward a green economy.聽Aftab Ahmed is a Masters of Public Policy candidate with the Max Bell School of Public Policy at 看片视频

Building Forward: Learning from Australia's Infrastructure Lessons | Policy Magazine

看片视频 University — Tue, 09 May 2023 18:55:09 +0000

May 8, 2023 | Anil Wasif, Senior Economist with the Ontario Government, wrote that the recent announcement of a comprehensive review of hundreds of Australian infrastructure projects should serve as a cautionary tale for Canada. He has stated that Canada faces similar pressures on its infrastructure pipeline due to various factors, such as a shortage of care facilities for the ageing population. Anil Wasif is a member of the Advisory Board for the Max Bell School of Public Policy and the Founding Director of Strategy for BacharLorai, a Canadian Social Impact Agency.聽

Quebec report recommends rights-based approach to tackle intimate partner violence, homelessness | Law360 Canada

看片视频 University — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 17:51:31 +0000

January 3, 2023 | Intimate partner violence, after a period of decline, has been on the rise in Quebec and the rest of Canada since 2016, according to Statistics Canada. The report suggests that the Quebec government should establish a comprehensive legal framework to tackle intimate partner violence by creating a specific right to adequate housing under the Quebec聽Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms.聽

Building Mental Health Policies into All Policies

看片视频 University — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 17:57:21 +0000

March 6, 2023 | MPP Candidate, Sandrine Desforges, wrote an article on integrating mental health in all policies (MHIAP). She wrote that this approach would seek to promote mental health and well-being by expanding the scope of the efforts dedicated to improving population mental health to all policies. She also added that a MHIAP approach would require all sectors to take into account the potential mental health implications of all decisions.聽

All-In: Pathways to Economic and Financial Inclusion for Canada | Public Policy Forum

看片视频 University — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:29:40 +0000

January, 2023 | Shweta Menon, an MPP Alumni, co-authored a research report on the pathways to economic and financial inclusion for youth aged 18-30 in Canada. The report summarizes the key findings from a literature review and focus group discussions held with youth in Canada. The discussion and the literature review were done with the aim of understanding how and why youth are excluded in Canada.聽

Assessing the Impact of Canada's Feminist Foreign Assistance | Policy Magazine

看片视频 University — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 20:04:14 +0000

February 14, 2023 | Following Kevin Page's complexity seminar, Caroline Wilson wrote about the Canadian government making a significant shift in the right direction in terms of their commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment. She also mentioned that the method of application of policies has to be justified in the program monitoring and evaluation phases. Caroline Wilson is a Master of Public Policy candidate at 看片视频

Reforming the United Nations: How Canada Can Lead on Human Rights | Policy Magazine

看片视频 University — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:19:33 +0000

February 9, 2023 | Following Kevin Page's complexity seminar, Elisa Alloul wrote about how the lack of accountability on how gross human rights abusers have joined UN bodies is hurting the UN's legitimacy and credibility. Elisa Alloul is a Master of Public Policy candidate at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at 看片视频

Making Canada's Foreign Assistance More Accessible and Transparent | Policy Magazine

看片视频 University — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 17:07:07 +0000

February 7, 2023 | In an ongoing conversation about the significant global challenges today from climate change to the war in Ukraine following Kevin Page's complexity seminar, Alison Clement wrote about these challenges requiring strong, united responses from the world's leading democracies. Alison Clement is a Master of Public Policy candidate at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at 看片视频

Transparency in the World Cup: Canada Should Lead by Example | Policy Magazine

看片视频 University — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:17:40 +0000

February 7, 2023| Following Kevin Page's Complexity Seminar, Aftab Ahmed reflected on the country's reputation for shaping and adhering to international norms being on the line when Canada co-hosts the FIFA World Cup in 2026. Aftab Ahmed is a Masters of Public Policy candidate with the Max Bell School of Public Policy at 看片视频

Building National Pharmacare on a Flawed Foundation | Policy Magazine

看片视频 University — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 15:50:19 +0000

February 6, 2023 | As Canada sets forth to build a national pharmacare plan, following Kevin Page's Complexity Seminar, MPP candidate Anmol Gupta wrote this op-ed to address the need to聽 reflect on the performance of the public system before it's expanded to cover all Canadians. Anmol is a Master of Public Policy Candidate at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at 看片视频 University and a Doctor of Medicine candidate in the United States .

Canada can't be complacent about threats to our democracy | The Monitor

看片视频 University — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 19:30:25 +0000

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Stop prioritizing the profits of Big Tech over the health of our kids | Toronto Star

看片视频 University — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:43:37 +0000

December 30, 2022 |聽Supriya Dwivedi, the director of policy and engagement at the Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy at 看片视频 University, wrote about the opportunity Canada has in the upcoming year when it comes to passing legislation aimed at putting the safety of Canadians - especially children-聽 ahead of Big Tech's bottom line.聽

Elections Alberta recommends legislative changes to tackle misinformation, disinformation | CBC

看片视频 University — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:03:43 +0000

December 7, 2022 | The independent and non-partisan office that administers Alberta's provincial elections is recommending legislative changes to address misinformation and disinformation. Mathieu Lavigne, a senior researcher at the Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy has been researching misinformation during elections and stated that better education about how elections work is crucial in reducing the spread of misinformation and increase trust in the election process.聽

Embracing "Strategic Clarity" on Taiwan | It was always burning

看片视频 University — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:34:40 +0000

November 11, 2022 |聽In the face of an increasingly bellicose China buttressed by its mighty economic and military strengths, Washington鈥檚鈥渟trategic ambiguity鈥� has become insufficient to pre-empt China鈥檚 ambitions. A shift towards "strategic clarity" could pave the way to deter Chinese aggression in the region, provided it remains subtle and is carefully managed, Pangying Peng says.聽

Canada's national security institutions have fallen woefully behind | Policy Options

看片视频 University — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 15:56:47 +0000

November 3, 2022 | The article, written by MPP Candidate Jack Burnham, was based on a discussion held in 看片视频 University which focused on " The future of national security in the world of the "n-block war." Panelists included Jennifer Welsh, Ali Dizboni and Vincent Rigby, while the panel was moderated by

Researchers explore misinformation during Quebec election campaign | Global News

看片视频 University — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:34:35 +0000

October 3, 2022 | Researchers from 看片视频 University, including Professor Taylor Owen, have conducted a study into online misinformation and the possible effects on the provincial election campaign and says the findings have implications for the future of our democratic process.聽

The Role of Energy Transition in Addressing Climate Change | Policy Magazine

看片视频 University — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:11:30 +0000

August 4, 2022 | In an ongoing conversation about the role of energy transition in addressing climate change since the end of Kevin Page's Complexity Seminar, MPP alumnus Umer Farooq wrote this op-ed in collaboration with Page.聽Umer is a Master of Public Policy candidate at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at 看片视频 He has a Doctorate in Engineering.

A Plea for Greening Canada鈥檚 Housing Policy | Policy Magazine

看片视频 University — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:11:07 +0000

In聽Policy Magazine's new Emerging Voices series by students, five Max Bell School MPPs were invited to write articles on issues important to them.

The fourth article is "A Plea for Greening Canada鈥檚 Housing Policy" about the housing and climate change crises wreaking havoc on the Canadian economy by Nimmi Hamid.

Canada鈥檚 CANnabis, or CAN鈥橳abis ? | Policy Magazine

看片视频 University — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 17:27:13 +0000

In聽Policy Magazine's new Emerging Voices series by students, five Max Bell School MPPs were invited to write articles on issues important to them.

The fourth article is "Canada鈥檚 CANnabis, or CAN鈥橳abis ?" about聽Canada鈥檚 cannabis legalization review that was due in October 2021 - but it has yet to commence.

Nandini Paliwal is a master鈥檚 student at Max Bell School of Public Policy at 看片视频 University and is a civil servant from India, currently on sabbatical.

Read the article here.

Canada鈥檚 Huawei decision: Next Steps | Policy Magazine

看片视频 University — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:40:04 +0000

In聽Policy Magazine's new Emerging Voices series by students, five Max Bell School MPPs were invited to write articles on issues important to them.

The third article is "Canada鈥檚 Huawei decision: Next Steps" by Sugandha Gupta. Gupta is a Master鈥檚 student at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at 看片视频 University and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics from the University of Delhi, as well as a Master of Science in Economics from the聽Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research.

No Time to Waste in Canada鈥檚 Tryst with Cyber Warfare

看片视频 University — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 20:08:12 +0000

In聽Policy Magazine's new Emerging Voices series by students, five Max Bell School MPPs were invited to write articles on issues important to them.

The first article is "No Time to Waste in Canada鈥檚 Tryst with Cyber Warfare" by Naveen Kanwadia.聽Naveen Kanwadia is a master鈥檚 student at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at 看片视频 University and prior to starting his graduate studies, was handling public policy and regulatory affairs for The Walt Disney Co. in Asia.

A Country Covered by Water, but not by Insurance

看片视频 University — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 20:00:09 +0000

In Policy Magazine's new Emerging Voices series by students, five Max Bell School MPPs were invited to write articles on issues important to them.

The first article is "A Country Covered by Water, but not by Insurance" by Caroline Merner.聽Caroline Merner is a Master鈥檚 student at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at 看片视频 University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability and International Development from Dalhousie University. Caroline co-founded Youth4Nature (formerly Climate Guides), a non-profit organization mobilizing youth for nature and climate action.

International Cooperation Failures in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Learning from Past Efforts to Address Common Threats | American Academy of Arts & Sciences

看片视频 University — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 05:38:35 +0000

April 2022 |聽The American Academy of Art and Sciences' project on Rethinking the Humanitarian Health Response to Violent Conflict has just released International Cooperation Failures in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Learning from Past Efforts to Address Common Threats.

For the health of all women in Quebec, without exception | M茅decins du Monde

看片视频 University — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 03:16:13 +0000

As a member of the pro bono legal team supporting M茅decins du Monde (Doctors of the World) Canada,聽Max Bell School professor Pearl Eliadis is pushing the Quebec government to extend public health care to women in Quebec whose immigration status is precarious and who need reproductive and sexual health services. Recently, Eliadis contributed to a brief which was submitted to the Government of Quebec.

A Review of Qu茅bec鈥檚 Cap-and-Trade System

看片视频 University — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:15:05 +0000

In the summer of 2021, Max Bell School Master of Public Policy candidates Danielle Appavoo, Mariel Aramburu, Ricardo Chejfec, and Anil Wasif responded to a call to the academic community from Qu茅bec鈥檚 Minister of Finance, M. Eric Girard. The Minister was interested in proposals from universities and research groups, namely on (i) fiscal policy in Qu茅bec, (ii) the province鈥檚 economic potential and (iii) the fight against climate change.

Children & Youth Technology Policy | Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy

看片视频 University — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 19:19:04 +0000

Over the last year, the Max Bell School's聽Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy聽been building out a research program on kids & tech to explore a range of policy implications related to data governance and children's rights, ed-tech, school surveillance, targeted ads, kids content, gender and mental health.

Learn more about the Centre's innovative research.

Canadians will see less politics on Facebook during election | CBC News

看片视频 University — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:17:32 +0000

August 18, 2021 |聽Facebook and other social media companies have done a lot over the past five years to address the problem of their platforms' being used by bad actors to influence elections or spread misinformation. However, they still have a way to go. The Media Ecosystems Observatory's聽Aengus Bridgman comments on the steps Facebook is taking聽to prevent their platform聽from being misused during the federal election campaign.

看片视频 University Launches Canadian Election Misinformation Project

看片视频 University — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:57:26 +0000

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Americans are super-spreaders of COVID-19 misinformation | 看片视频 Newsroom

看片视频 University — Tue, 04 May 2021 18:37:41 +0000

April 6, 2021|聽The mis- and dis-information that fills many corners of the American media ecosystem is having an affect on Canadians'聽perceptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research from Professor Taylor Owen and other 看片视频聽academics. The 看片视频 Newsroom has the full story.

Read the news release.

Understanding vaccine hesitancy in Canada | Media Ecosystem Observatory

看片视频 University — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 18:18:23 +0000

The Max Bell School's Media Ecosystem Observatory is out with a new research paper on vaccine hesitancy in Canada.

Some of the key findings:

Sixty-five percent聽of Canadians intend to take a vaccine, with some slight erosion since a high in July. Approximately 15 percent聽of Canadians are unwilling, and an additional 20 percent聽are unsure.聽

Read the full paper here (PDF)

Variation in the Canadian Provincial and Territorial Responses to Covid-19 | Blavatnik School

看片视频 University — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:30:50 +0000

In collaboration with Oxford University's Blavatnik School and Institute for Research on Public Policy and its Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation,聽Max Bell School alumni and Policy Scholar聽Paisley Sim聽co-authored a working paper that explores the relative stringency of COVID-19 policies in Canada.

Platform Responsibility and Regulation in Canada | Jolt Digest

看片视频 University — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:32:39 +0000

This new research from聽Sonja Solomun, Maryna Polataiko, and Helen A. Hayes of the Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy聽delves into key considerations for the regulation of internet platforms in Canada.

Read the note聽here.

How to fix the patchwork system of paid sick leave in Canada | IRPP

看片视频 University — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:20:11 +0000

April 23, 2021 | In our聽fragmented federal system, policies on issue like paid sick leave can vary drastically from province to province. The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a聽light on the problems with such disparities. In her recent brief for the Institute for Research on Public Policy,聽MPP alumna Paisley Sim聽laid out a solution that would ensure people across Canada get the support they need in this time of crisis.

New report on protecting democratic expression online | Public Policy Forum

看片视频 University — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:59:17 +0000

Supported by the Max Bell School's Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy, the Canadian Commission on Democratic Expression has released a new report detailing six recommendations to enable citizens, governments and platforms to deal with online hate speech in Canada.

Read the Commission's report here.

Advancing Human Protection Through Multilateralism | PeaceLab Blog

看片视频 University — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:50:22 +0000

February 2,聽2021 | As the tide of nationalism sweeps across the globe and countries increasingly turn inwards, it is crucial that the protection agenda鈥搃ncluding the Protection of Civilians (PoC) and the Responsibility to Protect (RtoP)鈥搃s reaffirmed. Max Bell School Professor Jennifer Welsh writes on the PeaceLab Blog about what measures Germany can take to achieve this objective, including embracing multilateralism and seeking out new partners to promote civilian self-protection.

Understanding vaccine hesitancy in Canada: attitudes, beliefs, and the information ecosystem

看片视频 University — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 21:21:29 +0000

December 2020 | This new report by the Media Ecosystem Observatory聽looks into vaccine hesitancy in Canada in the lead-up to the development of a vaccine. Key findings included that 65% of Canadians intend to take a vaccine, and that the聽best opportunity to reach those who are unsure is to address important concerns around the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine.

Read the report.

The political and security dimensions of the humanitarian health response to violent conflict

看片视频 University — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:55:46 +0000

January 24,聽2021聽|聽In this paper, Max Bell School Professor Jennifer Welsh and her co-authors address the challenges and opportunities the fluid geopolitical and security environment poses for humanitarian policymaking and practice.

Read the paper.

Mind the gaps: Integrating Human Rights and sustainable development goals into evaluation practice

看片视频 University — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 19:44:56 +0000

Max Bell School Professor Pearl Eliadis has authored the聽chapter聽Mind the Gaps: Integrating Human Rights and Sustainable Development Goals into Evaluation Practice聽inThe Realpolitik of Evaluation,聽a recently published book edited by聽Markus Palenberg an Arne Paulson.

Rethinking Quebec鈥檚 Support for Electric Vehicles

看片视频 University — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 17:13:12 +0000

In this report for the Quebec government, our Director Christopher Ragan with the support of MPP students Matis Allali, Ruhee Ismail-Teja, Riad Katkhoda聽& Charlotte Reboul聽examine how terminating electric vehicle subsidies can strengthen Quebec's climate policy.

Read the report

New Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy launched at 看片视频 University鈥檚 Max Bell School of Public Policy

看片视频 University — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:52:35 +0000

The Centre is 看片视频鈥檚 focal point on critical research and public debate about the role of media and emerging technologies in shaping democracy and public life

Reframing Canada鈥檚 Global Engagement: A Diagnostic of Key Trends and Sources of Influence

看片视频 University — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 02:53:13 +0000

This report, co-authored by Max Bell School Professor Jennifer Welsh, begins by summarizing a number of features of Canada鈥檚 population, economic power, and geographic and political position, which continue to call for international engagement.

Section Two then provides a strategic assessment of the current global environment and the most significant risks it poses to Canada鈥檚 interests and values.

Reframing Canada鈥檚 Global Engagement: Ten Strategic Choices for Decision-Makers

看片视频 University — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 02:33:58 +0000

The ten strategic questions set out in this report are based on a dialogue among a group of Canadian international policy experts co-chaired by Max Bell School Professor Jennifer Welsh. Their "dialogue was aimed not at recommending a single course of action for Canada, but rather at identifying a range of key strategic choices Canadian governments will need to make in order to advance the security and prosperity of Canadians and to contribute to shaping the world around us in the years ahead."

Implications of a Moratorium on Public Use of Facial Recognition Technology in Canada | Tech Informed Policy

看片视频 University — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:51:25 +0000

August 17, 2020 | Since the start of this year, there have been increasing calls for the Canadian government聽to impose a national moratorium on facial recognition technology. This demand arises from the possibility that law enforcement will use facial recognition聽to discriminate against certain demographics and worsen discrimination in the justice system. A moratorium would provide legislators time to develop a comprehensive and effective policy regulating聽 FR technology and the data it collects, uses, and shares.

New report focuses on why invisible infrastructures are key to platform governance reform

看片视频 University — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 22:35:38 +0000

A new report released by the Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy 鈥� set to launch this September聽鈥� outlines an infrastructural approach to social media platforms, and has much to add to the policy space around platform governance of harmful content online. Written by Mike Ananny, Associate Professor of Communication and Journalism at USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, the report outlines how companies employ specific infrastructural concepts in their models.

A Rare Moment of Cross-Partisan Consensus: Elite and Public Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada | Canadian Journal of Political Science

看片视频 University — Thu, 21 May 2020 16:24:30 +0000

April 16, 2020 | The COVID-19 pandemic has placed nearly unprecedented pressure on policymakers and citizens alike. Effectively containing the pandemic requires a societal consensus. However, a long line of research in political science has told us that polarization tends to occur on highly salient topics because partisans 鈥渇ollow the leader.鈥� Elite consensus is thus essential to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada.

The Causes and Consequences of COVID-19 Misperceptions: Understanding the Role of News and Social Media | OSF Preprints

看片视频 University — Thu, 21 May 2020 16:17:11 +0000

May 4, 2020 | This research investigates the relationship between media consumption, misinformation, and important attitudes and behaviours during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. Professor Taylor Owen, co-author of this article, finds that comparatively more misinformation circulates on social media platforms, while traditional news media tend to reinforce public health recommendations like social distancing.

Anti-intellectualism and Information Preferences during the COVID-19 Pandemic | OSF Preprints

看片视频 University — Thu, 21 May 2020 16:11:07 +0000

May 14, 2020 | The COVID-19 pandemic necessitates widespread voluntary and sustained public compliance with expert-guided public health directives, like social or physical distancing. Understanding which citizens seek out and engage with expert messages regarding COVID-19 is thus of central importance. Anti-intellectualism - the generalized distrust of experts and intellectuals 鈥� is likely to be a dominant factor. This article, co-written by Professor Taylor Owen, investigates the associations between anti-intellectualism and COVID-19 risk perceptions and social distancing compliance.

Prospective Economic Costs Undermine Expectations of Social Distancing | OSF Preprints

看片视频 University — Thu, 21 May 2020 16:01:48 +0000

May 20, 2020 | The COVID-19 pandemic has placed an extraordinary burden on governments and citizens alike. In order to contain the spread of the pandemic and limit its effect on health care systems, citizens have been asked to forego social and economic activity to protect others at a tremendous cost to themselves.

Digital Ecosystem Research Challenge Winners Announced

看片视频 University — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 19:38:07 +0000

The Digital Ecosystem Research Challenge has awarded 18 Research Awards ranging from $3,000 to $75,000 to research teams from Canada and abroad. The Digital Ecosystem Research Challenge is a collaborative effort between Dr. Taylor Owen, Associate Professor in the Max Bell School of Public Policy, 看片视频 University and Dr. Elizabeth Dubois, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and a Centre for Law, Technology and Society Faculty Member at the University of Ottawa.聽